Category Archives: Drive for Diversity

2018 NASCAR Drive For Diversity Development Team Announced

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The NASCAR 2018 Drive for Diversity Driver Development Class is the front row from left, Ernie Francis, Jr., Ryan Vargas, Isabella Robusto and second row, Nick Sanchez, Ruben Garcia, Jr. and Chase Cabre posed for photographers on November 7, 2017, in Concord, North Carolina. Photo – Bob Leverone/Getty Images

Six Drivers Tabbed to Compete For Rev Racing Next Season

The youngest NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series champion. The youngest driver to win four Trans-Am championships. And the 2016 Wendell Scott Trailblazer Award winner. Continue reading →

NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine Set for New Smyrna & Bethune-Cookman

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Twelve drivers will compete in Late Models and K&N Pro Series cars at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway as part of the 2017 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine presented by Honda Generators. Photo – Getty Images

Twelve Drivers to Compete for Opportunity fo Drive for Rev Racing

A dozen drivers from across the United States and Mexico will converge on northeast Florida to vie for an opportunity to follow in the tracks of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers Daniel Suarez and Kyle Larson. Continue reading →

College Athletes Descend on Charlotte

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NASCAR Drive for Diversity National Pit Crew Combine Presented by Goodyear

Aspiring Pit Crew Members to Compete for Spots with Rev Racing Development Program

A select group of former college football, basketball, softball, and track and field athletes from across the country will put their pit crew skills to the test in the second annual NASCAR Drive for Diversity National Pit Crew Combine presented by Goodyear on Friday, May 26. Continue reading →

Hailie Deegan Brings Giant Racing Pedigree to NASCAR Next Program

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At 15, Hailie Deegan is the youngest member of the 2017-18 NASCAR Next driver class.

She’s also the only female in the group of nine.

No pressure, right? Continue reading →

NASCAR Unveils 2017-18 NASCAR Next Class

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Future Stars of the Sport Ready to Make Their Mark

Forty wins and 124 top-tens in 148 NASCAR starts during their 2016 and 2017 seasons, to date. … Three series champions, two of whom are the youngest in their respective NASCAR touring series. … The 2016 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Rookie of the Year and the 2015 Snowball Derby runner-up.

These are just a few of the accomplishments already earned by the nine drivers in this year’s NASCAR Next class, and they’re just getting started. Continue reading →